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Contents

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Networks (wired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Networks (wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . 121

Appendix A: Legal Information. . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Summary of Contents for MD78

Page 1: ...NOTEBOOK REFERENCEGUIDE...

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Page 3: ...anel 14 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 15 Working safely and comfortably 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 17 Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort...

Page 4: ...9 Using the memory card reader 51 Memory card types 51 Inserting a memory card 52 Using a memory card 52 Removing a memory card 52 Adding and removing an Express Card 53 Installing a printer or other...

Page 5: ...ining Your Notebook 79 Caring for your notebook 80 Cleaning your notebook 80 Cleaning the exterior 81 Cleaning the keyboard 81 Cleaning the notebook screen 82 Maintaining the battery 82 Storing batter...

Page 6: ...Center 104 Memory 107 Memory card reader 108 Modem cable or DSL 108 Modem dial up 108 Mouse 112 Networks wired 113 Networks wireless 115 Passwords 117 Power 118 Printer 118 Sound 120 Status indicator...

Page 7: ...CHAPTER1 1 About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information...

Page 8: ...included on your hard drive Your User Guide is an in depth easy to read manual that includes information on the following topics Help and technical support Using and customizing Windows and other sof...

Page 9: ...uthenticity label found on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system For more information For more information about your notebook visit Gateway s Support pag...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Notebook Front Left Right Back Bottom Keyboard area LCD panel...

Page 12: ...functioning Important This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack The buil...

Page 13: ...ard Secure Digital and xD Picture Card cards Important RS Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of an adapter that is available with the media HDMI out jack optional HDMI Plug...

Page 14: ...em on page 21 Kensington lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port For more inf...

Page 15: ...the DVD drive on page 48 To determine the type of drive in your notebook examine the drive tray s plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in Identifying drive types on page 48 USB port Plug...

Page 16: ...ked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown...

Page 17: ...atch Slide to release the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 63 Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery For more information see Changing batteries on page 63 Hard drive bay...

Page 18: ...rm your skin Caution Do not block or insert objects into these slots If these slots are blocked your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook Caution...

Page 19: ...ntrol playback of CDs and DVDs The panel includes a capacitive volume control For more information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 36 Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse...

Page 20: ...Sensor feature can be disabled in the BIOS To disable the Ambient Light Feature using BIOS 1 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you see a startup...

Page 21: ...oadband modem or network Connecting the optional dial up modem Starting your notebook Turning off your notebook Restarting rebooting your notebook Using the status indicators Using the keyboard Using...

Page 22: ...Soft surfaces can block your notebook s ventilation openings leading to overheating permanent damage to your notebook and fire danger Instead place your notebook on a rigid hard surface and make sure...

Page 23: ...using an adjustable chair to control your arm s height above the keyboard Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable distributes your weight evenly and keeps your body relaxed Position your chair so...

Page 24: ...no user replaceable or user serviceable parts inside The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters Caution Make su...

Page 25: ...e indicator turns on see Front on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator If the battery charge indicator does not turn on complete the following steps until it turns on Unplug the ada...

Page 26: ...nnecting to a broadband modem or network Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network Important If the battery charge indicator d...

Page 27: ...network jack Connecting the optional dial up modem Your notebook may have a built in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard telephone line Tip When using a cable with a sleeve over the p...

Page 28: ...To connect the optional modem 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your notebook 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack Important The modem will no...

Page 29: ...e and time zone and to create your first user account Warning Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap If the air vents are blocked the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin Cautio...

Page 30: ...de press the power button to wake it up Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down your notebook Although it does not turn your notebook completel...

Page 31: ...and shuts down to save power To turn off your notebook Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Shut Down The notebook turns off Restarting rebooting your notebook If your notebook...

Page 32: ...rt your notebook Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Restart The notebook turns off then turns on again Using the status indicators Important If your notebook does not turn of...

Page 33: ...disc drive LED blinking The drive is being accessed LED off The drive is not being accessed Wireless network LED on Optional wireless IEEE 802 11 radio is turned on LED off Optional wireless IEEE 802...

Page 34: ...en assigned alternate functions including shortcut keys for Windows function keys for specific system operations and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad Tip You can attach an external keyboard to...

Page 35: ...h the FN key to perform specific actions For more information see System key combinations on page 30 Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line to the end of a line...

Page 36: ...ard 1st toggle All system LEDs on 2nd toggle Backlit Keyboard LED off everything else on 3rd toggle Multimedia touch LEDs and control function off everything else on 4th toggle All system LEDs off and...

Page 37: ...mmunication Important The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work For more information see Left on page 7 Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode Press the power butto...

Page 38: ...The wireless network switch must be in the ON position for this button to work For more information see Left on page 7 Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal brightest setting Use this fea...

Page 39: ...uttons and a scroll zone When you move your finger on the touchpad the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents Use of the scroll...

Page 40: ...ave received your notebook with the EZ Pad touchpad set to only accept clicking by using the touchpad buttons You can change this feature to allow tapping on the touchpad to simulate clicking the left...

Page 41: ...information about an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the right button once This action is called right clicking Move an object on the screen Positio...

Page 42: ...Audio Opens Media Center Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Media Player Windows Vista Home Basic Picture Opens Media Center Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista U...

Page 43: ...hange the volume To increase volume move from the towards the To decrease volume move from the towards the Tip You can start swiping at any point on the strip The duration of the swipe determines the...

Page 44: ...Using the webcam You can use the webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session In addition by using the software included with the webcam you can...

Page 45: ...Description Start camera Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen Effects Adds a decoration or border to your picture Properties Modifies properties such as zoom backlight compensation brightn...

Page 46: ...scription Snapshot Take a picture of what is currently in the preview screen Video recording Create a video recording Audio recording Create an audio recording Functions Change a setting or access onl...

Page 47: ...Windows Mobility Center window opens Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness Tip For more information about using the webcam click in the Camera Assistant Toolbar or click Funct...

Page 48: ...y combinations on page 30 OR Use the mute button and capacitive volume control on the optional multimedia panel For more information see Using the optional multimedia panel on page 36 OR Click Start A...

Page 49: ...again 4 To adjust device volume levels click Mixer The Volume Mixer dialog box opens where you can click and drag sliders for individual devices 5 Click X in the top right corner of the window to clo...

Page 50: ...w opens click Turn wireless on Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off...

Page 51: ...urned on while in flight Bluetooth radio Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio for communicating with another Bluetooth device such as a printer scanner camera MP3 player headphone keyboard or mous...

Page 52: ...HAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 46 Disabling the Bluetooth radio You should disable the Bluetooth radio while traveling by airplane to prevent it from being accidently turned on while in fligh...

Page 53: ...ng Drives and Accessories Using the DVD drive Using the memory card reader Adding and removing an Express Card Installing a printer or other peripheral device Viewing the display on a projector monito...

Page 54: ...front of the drive for one or more of the following logos If your drive has this logo This is your drive type Use your drive for DVD drive Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and access...

Page 55: ...es contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution To be able to play a prerecorded DVD the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code...

Page 56: ...Press the eject button on the DVD drive After the tray opens slightly pull the disc tray completely open 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up then press down carefully on the disc un...

Page 57: ...o transfer data between your notebook and a device that uses memory cards such as a PDA MP3 player or cellular telephone Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro...

Page 58: ...rt then click Computer 2 Double click the drive letter for example the E drive then double click the file name Removing a memory card To remove a memory card 1 Push the memory card into the notebook T...

Page 59: ...ess Card manufacturer s documentation for further information To insert an Express Card Push the card firmly into the Express Card slot label side up until the outer edge of the card is flush with the...

Page 60: ...vice for the first time your notebook will prompt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Connecting a USB device Your not...

Page 61: ...monitor or television You can use your notebook for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor projector or television to your monitor VGA or optional HDMI port Your notebook supports sim...

Page 62: ...ble to the monitor projector or television 3 Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the monitor port on your notebook OR Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the optional HDMI port on your note...

Page 63: ...appear correctly or if you want to use the display as an extension of your notebook desktop you should adjust the display properties To adjust the display properties on a projector monitor or televis...

Page 64: ...ct the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 6 To use the monitor projector or television as an extension of your desktop increasing the size of your Windows desktop click to selec...

Page 65: ...ings The Presentation Settings dialog box opens 3 Adjust properties such as Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary 4 Click OK 5 Click Turn on to turn on the presentation settings Whe...

Page 66: ...CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Accessories 60...

Page 67: ...CHAPTER5 61 Managing Power Monitoring the battery charge Recharging the battery Recalibrating the battery Extending battery life Changing notebook power settings...

Page 68: ...nt losing any unsaved work To monitor the battery charge Move the mouse pointer over the power cord icon or battery icon in the taskbar A message appears showing the remaining battery time and the cur...

Page 69: ...ery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your Gateway notebook Discard used batteries according to local hazardous material regulations The batteries used...

Page 70: ...eriodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge To recalibrate the battery using BIOS 1 Connect the AC adapter then turn on your notebook 2 As soon as your notebook starts and you see a star...

Page 71: ...start your notebook 3 Completely discharge the battery 4 After the battery is completely drained reconnect your notebook to AC power 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator...

Page 72: ...ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory Conserving battery power To conserve power while using the battery to power your notebook Turn off wireless networking and Bluetooth Dim the...

Page 73: ...tteries before traveling For more information see Recharging the battery on page 62 Using alternate power sources To extend battery life use alternate power sources whenever possible If traveling inte...

Page 74: ...d drives turn off similar to Sleep mode The notebook also writes all current memory RAM information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hyb...

Page 75: ...and adjusting advanced power settings Changing the power plan Power plans groups of power settings let you change power saving options such as when the display or hard drive is automatically turned o...

Page 76: ...e this plan if you need additional computing power for your program Your battery may not last as long as you are accustomed to under the other two power plans To change the power plan 1 Click Start Al...

Page 77: ...a power plan window opens 3 Click a setting on the left side of the screen that you want to change The top three settings are not tied to a power plan The bottom three settings modify the currently se...

Page 78: ...eep then click the in front of Allow hybrid sleep 4 Change the values to On for On battery and Plugged in Help For more information about hybrid sleep click Start then click Help and Support Type the...

Page 79: ...CHAPTER6 73 Traveling with Your Notebook Packing your notebook Traveling by air Dial up modem Radio frequency wireless connections Security Power Additional tips...

Page 80: ...you to start your notebook Have your notebook hand inspected or sent through the X ray scanner but never carry it through the metal detector Turn off you notebook for takeoff and landing Turn off all...

Page 81: ...ion can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11 and Bluetooth communication de...

Page 82: ...until you can be sure of privacy Use a startup password to restrict access to your notebook The startup password is set using the BIOS utility To create a startup password 1 Restart your notebook As...

Page 83: ...ationally take power plug adapters Take a portable surge protector to protect your notebook from power surges To get the best performance from your notebook avoid using the battery whenever possible m...

Page 84: ...notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures let it warm to room temperature before turning it on Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally Consult your insur...

Page 85: ...CHAPTER7 79 Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook Cleaning your notebook Maintaining the battery Cleaning CDs or DVDs Recovering your system...

Page 86: ...ther extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your notebook is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you Keep all liquids away from your notebook When spilled onto notebook...

Page 87: ...t to clean dust from the inside of your notebook with the exception of the memory bay Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow stra...

Page 88: ...but do not try to fully discharge the battery frequently This only adds strain Several partial discharges regular use with frequent recharges are better for lithium ion than one total discharge Rechar...

Page 89: ...old stock even if it is sold at clearance prices While it makes sense to have 2 or 3 extra batteries so that you always have a fresh one charged up and ready to go if you buy batteries and store them...

Page 90: ...recover software and drivers that were pre installed at the factory see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 87 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre...

Page 91: ...ecovery discs 1 Click Start All Programs Gateway then click Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management opens 2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive s entire original contents inclu...

Page 92: ...e drive indicated in the Burn to list then click Next The first disc begins recording and you can watch its progress on the screen When the disc finishes recording the drive ejects it 4 Remove the dis...

Page 93: ...lation instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device To recover your pre insta...

Page 94: ...ystem Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to...

Page 95: ...On the left side of the window click Repair Windows using System Restore then click Next The Choose a restore point dialog box opens 3 Click the restore point you want click Next then click Finish A c...

Page 96: ...n page 91 If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from your recovery discs on page 9...

Page 97: ...your computer 5 Click OK Your computer restarts 6 Follow the on screen prompts for first time system setup Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre installe...

Page 98: ...computer 2 During startup press F10 to open the boot menu The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDR...

Page 99: ...CHAPTER8 93 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Telephone support...

Page 100: ...replace the battery before you start your notebook First steps If you have problems with your notebook try these things first Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to your notebook and an A...

Page 101: ...own the exact message The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem If you added or removed peripheral devices review the installation procedures you performed and ma...

Page 102: ...not be read by the diskette drive You see a Disk is full error message Delete unnecessary files on the diskette Try a different diskette Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the dis...

Page 103: ...play settings For instructions on changing the display settings see Changing screen settings in your online User Guide Move your notebook away from sources of electrical interference such as televisio...

Page 104: ...ot be able to play these CDs on your notebook Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your notebook Clean the disc For more information see Cleaning CDs...

Page 105: ...aning CDs or DVDs on page 83 Make sure that the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code match Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your notebook For instructions o...

Page 106: ...our Express Card s documentation File management A file was accidentally deleted Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in Deleting files and folders in your online User G...

Page 107: ...drive problems run the Error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for errors in your online User Guide The hard drive cannot be accessed or you...

Page 108: ...your account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help You see an Unable to locate host message and are unable to browse the Internet Thi...

Page 109: ...account with your Internet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a Keyboard stuck or Key failure erro...

Page 110: ...Media Center troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section go to the Gateway support Web Site at www gateway com The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV Many factors such...

Page 111: ...pe of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality Gateway recommends using high quality video cables that can be purchased from Gateway Screen resolution By default the notebook uses...

Page 112: ...TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display especially when viewing and using the notebook functions P...

Page 113: ...ows XP with Service Pack SP 1 or 2 Windows Media Player 9 or later and the Windows patch Q810243 Update You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player Yes you can DVDs r...

Page 114: ...the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack For the location of your network jack see Left on page 7 See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting infor...

Page 115: ...get the correct code to temporarily disable the service Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are set appropriately To check the dialing properties 1 Click Start then click Control Panel Th...

Page 116: ...hat makes a difference Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your telephone service and have the telephon...

Page 117: ...cognized by your notebook Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your notebook For the location of your optional modem jack see Back on page...

Page 118: ...ou may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume To turn down the modem volume 1 Click Start then click Co...

Page 119: ...ed into a powered electrical outlet and turned on Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on Most routers have lights that indicate they are working For more i...

Page 120: ...cation between your Internet Service Provider and your modem and between your modem and your access point If you previously accessed the Internet through a dial up modem Internet Explorer may not be s...

Page 121: ...you should check your network signal strength If you find the signal strength is low try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength To check the signal strength 1 Click Start right click...

Page 122: ...the wireless utility You may want to try entering ANY as the SSID which will make the computer try to auto detect the network Your wireless network is listed as a preferred network but it has an x on...

Page 123: ...y not be able to connect your notebook to your home network workgroup to access shared files or printers on your home network You may however be able to access the Internet through your home network P...

Page 124: ...ook is not working on battery power Check the power management settings For more information about using power management settings see Changing notebook power settings on page 69 Make sure that the ba...

Page 125: ...he printer you want to print to is not the default printer make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup To set a default printer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel wi...

Page 126: ...ter adding paper Sound You are not getting sound from the built in speakers Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the headphone jack Make sure that the volume control on your notebook is turn...

Page 127: ...t the touchpad settings For instructions on how to adjust the touchpad settings see Changing mouse touchpad or pointing device settings in your online User Guide Video The projector monitor or televis...

Page 128: ...site See the troubleshooting section of this chapter Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any er...

Page 129: ...APPENDIXA 123 Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices...

Page 130: ...ion openings Some notebook are equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the notebook is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet Th...

Page 131: ...tebook The notebook does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed The notebook was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The notebook performance changes Replacement parts and acc...

Page 132: ...s prohibited Some circumstances require restrictions on wireless devices United States of America Warning In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perc...

Page 133: ...ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and...

Page 134: ...lephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Pa...

Page 135: ...ther entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation f...

Page 136: ...ent will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The...

Page 137: ...into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life p...

Page 138: ...our effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and ou...

Page 139: ...bility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obli...

Page 140: ...APPENDIX A Legal Information 134...

Page 141: ...anging 63 charge indicator 6 62 charge status 62 charging 18 62 conserving power 66 extending life 82 fuel gauges 82 icons 62 installing 63 latch 11 life span 82 locating 11 managing power 66 maximizi...

Page 142: ...cards 51 Certificate of Authenticity 3 changing battery 62 cleaning audio CD 83 case 81 CD 83 DVD 83 keyboard 81 LCD panel 82 notebook exterior 80 screen 82 clicking 34 closing unresponsive program 25...

Page 143: ...ting 97 display properties adjusting 57 documentation User Guide 2 double clicking 35 dragging 35 drivers re installing 84 87 drives DVD 48 DVD CD RW 9 48 DVD RW 9 49 hard drive 11 12 HD DVD 49 HD DVD...

Page 144: ...g drivers 87 re installing programs 87 re installing software 87 H hard drive bay 11 12 indicator 27 troubleshooting 101 HDMI TV out jack 7 HDMI port 31 54 55 headphone jack 6 Help button 39 Hibernate...

Page 145: ...6 Kensington cable 8 M maintenance cleaning 80 83 Media Center 36 troubleshooting 104 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 12 troubleshooting 107 memory card reader inserting card 52 locatin...

Page 146: ...54 Plug and Play devices USB support for 54 pointer identifying 33 moving 34 ports See connections power AC adapter 18 67 advanced settings 69 71 alternate sources 67 automobile airplane adapter 67 b...

Page 147: ...are 84 87 Windows 84 with Gateway Recovery Center 87 with Windows System Restore 88 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 90 drivers 84 87 programs 8...

Page 148: ...tion 13 power 6 toggle on or off 120 troubleshooting 120 supervisor password 76 surge protector 20 Suspend 31 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 30 locating 29 T technical support...

Page 149: ...t 115 wireless network 115 turning off Bluetooth 32 notebook 24 25 wireless Ethernet 44 wireless network 32 turning on Bluetooth 32 notebook 23 wireless Ethernet 31 wireless network 31 44 TV out HDMI...

Page 150: ...144 Index using while traveling 75 wireless network troubleshooting 115 working safely 16...

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